HERBERT TARR
North Shore Institute for Adult Jewish Education
At Sid Jacobson JCC

ABOUT

Fifteen years ago the North Shore Institute for Adult Jewish Education was renamed to memorialize Rabbi Herbert Tarr, the bestselling author and humorist whose warmth, wit and wisdom exemplified in his critically acclaimed novels (Conversion of Chaplain Cohen, Heaven Help Us!, So Help Me God, A Woman of Spirit, etc.) reached both Jew and non-Jew, enhancing their appreciation and understanding of Judaism. Rabbi Tarr was the quintessential Jew and truly believed that all Israel should respect and be responsible for one another—be they Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist or Reform. This Institute, now comprising 18 synagogues including one Jewish Community Center, abides by this philosophy. We are honored to fulfill Rabbi Herbert Tarr’s legacy.
 

Our program offers a diverse spectrum of courses designed to broaden your knowledge and understanding of our rich heritage. The first hour will be devoted to the course you select; the second hour will feature a different guest lecturer each week who will speak on contemporary Jewish issues.  

LECTURE SERIES FOLLOWING COURSES

Registration in the Jewish Studies courses include complimentart admission to the following weekly lectures.

Three Short Provocative Films
Join us for a stimulating and interesting night at the movies as Isaac Zablocki, Director of the Israeli Film Center at the JCC in Manhattan and one of the leading presenters of Jewish and Israeli films, presents three short provocative films: Oranges, Shnaim and Bus Station-Ir Amim. Each story is a gem and will make you think. Be prepared for an engaging, exciting and enlightening discussion led by Isaac Zablocki.
Final Session
Monday, December 6, 7:45pm

For the registration form, click here.

PARTICIPATING CONGREGATIONS

Chevrat Tefilla, Port Washington
Chair: Sondra Winder

Community Reform Temple, Westbury
Rabbi: Judy Cohen-Rosenberg              Chair: David Middleman

Congregation Tifereth Israel, Glen Cove
Rabbi: Irwin Huberman                        Chair: Susan Feelund

Jewish Congregation of Brookville
Rabbi: Steven H. Moskowitz

North Country Reform Temple, Glen Cove
Rabbi: Janet B. Liss                            Chair: Irene Fogel

Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation
 Rabbi: Michael Stanger                     Chairs: Bunie Veeder, Renee Mordfin

Port Jewish Center, Port Washington
Rabbi: Sheila Goloboy

Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore
Rabbis: Lee Friedlander, Jodie Siff         Chair: Lee Parker

Roslyn Synagogue of the North Shore
 Rabbi: Robert. D. Block                     Chairs: Beile Block, Edith Levy

Shelter Rock Jewish Center, Roslyn
 Rabbi: Martin S. Cohen                     Chairs: Shirley Shulimson, Judith Turkewitz

Temple Beth Israel of Port Washington
Rabbi: Michael Mishkin                       Chair: Victor Himel

Temple Beth Sholom, Roslyn
Rabbis: Alan B. Lucas, Cecelia Beyer    Chairs: Florence Meyer, Bob Perla, Pearl Halegua, Ellen Walk

Temple Judea of Manhasset
Rabbi: Todd Chizner                          Chairs: Bea Gerstein, Lynn Levine

Temple Sholom of Floral Park
Rabbi: Joshua Plaut                           Chair: Maxine Baden

Temple Sholom, Westbury
Rabbi: Simcha Zamir                          Chair: Helene Sigalow

Temple Sinai, Roslyn
Rabbis: Michael White, Benjamin David  Chairs: Howard Berrent, Fran Nagin, Ronna Niederman

Temple Tikvah
Rabbi: Randy Sheinberg                           Chair: Pam Winter

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, Roslyn
Department of Jewish Life & Learning
Rabbi Lina Zerbarini, 516-484-1545, ext. 166

Advisory Members

Miriam Bregman Marion Lowenthal Shirlee Roberts

Fredda Klopfer Michael Klopfer